The Detroit-based automaker, which unveiled the vehicle in Detroit earlier this year, Tuesday said the 2014 Chevrolet Impala will be the first vehicle with Chevrolet’s next-generation MyLink infotainment system, designed to be easy to use, highly customizable and capable of linking up to 10 devices.

As other automakers have done, the new system uses natural language voice recognition that more easily allows customers to safely place calls, enter destinations, browse media, play music and control other functions simply by telling the vehicle what to do. There are no key phrases to remember and no need to look at a screen.

“MyLink in the new Impala provides our customers with a total driver experience,” said Nina Mital, next-generation MyLink program manager. “With the natural voice recognition, it’s like having a conversation with your vehicle.”

The next-generation MyLink system, which has icons that resemble an iPhone or iPad, also will be used in other 2014 model year Chevrolets including upcoming full-size trucks and SUVs and the Corvette.

Unlike previous infotainment systems, both the instrument cluster and the integrated center stack are configurable, giving the customer the ability to display infotainment controls in direct view if desired, without ever having to view the center screen.

Another new feature allows customers whose Impalas are equipped with available embedded navigation to enter destinations in a single step, without having to enter the state, city, street number and street name in successive efforts. City-by-city weather reports are also provided.

The Impala, which GM unveiled pricing for in the past week, is expected to be showcased with the system today in Los Angeles ahead of the 2012 LA Auto Show, which starts with two press days Wednesday.

Chevrolet is expected to unveil the Spark EV, which will be launching next year, today in Los Angeles as well.

In addition to the Impala and Spark EV, other Chevrolet vehicles on display at the LA Auto Show include the Malibu Turbo mid-size sedan, Sonic RS, Traverse full-size crossover and Camaro Hot Wheels edition.

Overall, about 50 vehicles will be unveiled at this year’s show. The LA Auto Show is open to the public from Nov. 30 through Dec. 9. About 50 vehicles, including at least 17 worldwide unveilings, are expected to debut during the show’s press preview days from Nov. 28-29.